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The House of Representatives was called to order for the 2002 Regular Session of the Fifty Seventh Legislature at 12:00 Noon by Chief Clerk Cynthia Zehnder. The Clerk called the roll and a quorum was present.

The flags were escorted to the rostrum by the Joint Services Color Guard. The Chief Clerk led the chamber in the Pledge of Allegiance. The National Anthem was sung by Ronell Richardson. Prayer was offered by Mr. Joe Harris, St. Vincent De Paul, Seattle.

Mr. Harris: "Lord, you have brought us together today in the midst of trials and considerable difficulties. The tragedy of September 11th reminds us that we live in a frail and uncertain world that is often afflicted by evil events. The present recession with its attendant economic suffering makes problems in the State of Washington seem insoluble.

In this demanding and troublesome setting, give us the wisdom to know that we need to look beyond our own efforts and listen to the voices of friends and colleagues and finally to you, Lord, to learn the direction we must show to all the people of the State.

Give us compassion to realize that many who approach government for help are truly suffering.

Finally, grants us a sense of peace that we might realized that our efforts do aid all of the citizens of the State.

The Chief Clerk requested Representatives Carrell and Jackley to escort Justice Charles Johnson of the Supreme Court of the State of Washington to the Rostrum.

I, Sam Reed, Secretary of State of the State of Washington, do hereby certify that the following is a full, true and correct list of persons elected to fill un-expired terms for the office of State Representative at the State General Election held in the State of Washington on the sixth day of November, 2001, as shown by the official returns of said election now on file in the office of the Secretary of State;

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the State of Washington at Olympia this 14th day of January, 2002.

On January 7, 2002, the King County Council appointed Maralyn Chase to the vacancy in the 32nd District of the House of Representatives created by the election of Carolyn Edmonds to the 1st District of the King County Council.

On January 7, 2002, the King County Council appointed Toni Lysen to the vacancy in the 34th District of the House of Representatives created by the resignation of Erik Poulsen.

On January 7, 2002, the King County Council appointed Toby Nixon to the vacancy in the 45th District of the House of Representatives created by the election of Kathy Lambert to the 3rd District of the King County Council.

On January 7, 2002, the King County Council appointed Dave Upthegrove to the vacancy in the 33rd District of the House of Representatives created by the resignation Karen Keiser.

The boards of County Commissioners of Clark, Lewis and Cowlitz Counties did meet jointly at 9:30 a.m., January 4, 2002, at the Cowlitz County Administration Building, Commissioners' Hearing Room, 207 Fourth Avenue North, Kelso, Washington to select a successor for the House seat vacated by the resignation of John Pennington (R), in the 18th Legislative District.

Pursuant to Article II, Section 15 of the Washington State Constitution as amended by Amendment 52, the boards of Commissioners of Clark, Lewis and Cowlitz Counties do hereby appoint Edmund Orcutt to fill the 18th Legislative District House vacancy.

This letter is to inform you that the Board of County Commissioners of Benton, Grant, Kittitas and Yakima Counties, acting under the authority granted by the Constitution and Laws of the State of Washington, have appointed Janea Holmquist to fulfill the unexpired term of Representative Gary Chandler of the 13th Legislative District.

The Chief Clerk introduced new Representatives Jean Berkey, Maralyn Chase, Janea Holmquist, Toni Lysen, Toby Nixon, Ed Orcutt, Brian Sullivan and Dave Upthegrove to the Chamber, and asked the members acknowledge them.

BE IT RESOLVED, By the House of Representatives of the State of Washington, That House Resolution No. 4600, the permanent Rules of the House of Representatives, be amended as follows:

"Session" means a constitutional gathering of the house in accordance with Article 2 § 12 of the state Constitution.

"Committee" means any standing, conference, joint, or select committee as so designated by rule or resolution.

"Bill" means bill, joint memorial, joint resolution, or concurrent resolution unless the context indicates otherwise.

Rule 2. It shall be the duty of the chief clerk of the previous term to call the house to order and to conduct the proceedings until a speaker is chosen.

Rule 3. The house shall elect the following officers at the commencement of each term: Its presiding officer, who shall be styled speaker of the house; a speaker pro tempore, who shall serve in absence or in case of the inability of the speaker; and a chief clerk of the house. Such officers shall hold office during all sessions until the convening of the succeeding term: PROVIDED, HOWEVER, That any of these offices may be declared vacant by the vote of a constitutional majority of the house, the members voting viva voce and their votes shall be entered on the journal. If any office is declared vacant, the house shall fill such vacant office as hereinafter provided. In all elections by the house a constitutional majority shall be required, the members shall vote viva voce and their votes shall be entered on the journal. (Art. II § 27)

(A) The speaker shall take the chair and call the house to order precisely at the hour appointed for meeting and if a quorum be present, shall cause the journal of the preceding day to be read and shall proceed with the order of business.

(B) The speaker shall preserve order and decorum, and in case of any disturbance or disorderly conduct within the chamber or legislative area, shall order the sergeant at arms to suppress the same and may order the sergeant at arms to remove any person creating any disturbance within the house chamber or legislative area.

(C) The speaker may speak to points of order in preference to other members, arising from the seat for that purpose, and shall decide all questions of order subject to an appeal to the house by any member, on which appeal no member shall speak more than once without leave of the house.

(E) The speaker shall sign all writs, warrants, and subpoenas issued by order of the house, all of which shall be attested to by the chief clerk.

(F) The speaker shall have the right to name any member to perform the duties of the chair, but such substitution shall neither extend beyond adjournment nor authorize the representative so substituted to sign any documents requiring the signature of the speaker.

(G) The speaker, in open session, shall appoint committee chairs from the majority party of the house and shall appoint members to committees in the same ratio as the membership of the respective parties of the house, unless otherwise provided by law or house rules.

(I) The speaker shall have charge of and see that all officers, attaches, and clerks perform their respective duties.

(J) The speaker pro tempore shall exercise the duties, powers, and prerogatives of the speaker in the event of the speaker's death, illness, removal, or inability to act until the speaker's successor shall be elected.

Rule 5. The chief clerk shall perform the usual duties pertaining to the office, and shall hold office until a successor has been elected.

The chief clerk shall employ, upon the recommendation of the employment committee and, subject to the approval of the speaker, all other house employees; the hours of duty and assignments of all house employees shall be under the chief clerk's directions and instructions, and they may be dismissed by the chief clerk with the approval of the speaker. The speaker shall sign and the chief clerk shall countersign all payrolls and vouchers for all expenses of the house and appropriately transmit the same. In the event of the chief clerk's death, illness, removal, or inability to act, the speaker may appoint an acting chief clerk who shall exercise the duties and powers of the chief clerk until the chief clerk's successor shall be elected.

Rule 6. Employees of the house shall perform such duties as are assigned to them by the chief clerk. Under no circumstances shall the compensation of any employee be increased for past services. No house employee shall seek to influence the passage or rejection of proposed legislation.

Rule 7. It shall be the general policy of the house to keep the chamber clear as follows:

(A) The sergeant at arms shall admit only the following individuals to the wings and adjacent areas of the house chamber for the period of time beginning one-half hour prior to convening and ending one-half hour following the adjournment of the house's daily session:

Former members of the house who are not advocating any pending or proposed legislation;

(B) Only members, pages, sergeants at arms, and clerks are permitted on the floor while the house is in session.

(C) Lobbying in the house chamber or in any committee room or lounge room is prohibited when the house or committee is in session unless expressly permitted by the house or committee. Anyone violating this rule will forfeit his or her right to be admitted to the house chamber or any of its committee rooms.

Rule 8. No member shall be absent from the service of the house without leave from the speaker. When the house is in session, only the speaker shall recognize visitors and former members.

Rule 9. Any member desiring to introduce a bill shall file the same with the chief clerk. Bills filed by 10:00 a.m. shall be introduced at the next daily session, in the order filed: PROVIDED, That if such introduction is within the last ten days of a regular session, it cannot be considered without a direct vote of two-thirds (2/3) of all the members elected to each house with such vote recorded and entered upon the journal. (Art. II § 36)

Any member or member-elect may prefile a bill with the chief clerk commencing twenty (20) days before any session. Prefiled bills shall be introduced on the first legislative day.

All bills shall be endorsed with a statement of the title and the name of the member or members introducing the same. The chief clerk shall attach to all bills a substantial cover bearing the title and sponsors and shall number each bill in the order filed. All bills shall be printed unless otherwise ordered by the house.

Any bill introduced at any session during the term shall be eligible for action at all subsequent sessions during the term.

Rule 10. Every bill shall be read on three separate days: PROVIDED, That this rule may be temporarily suspended at any time by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the members present; and that on and after the fifth day prior to the day of adjournment sine die of any session, as determined pursuant to Article II, Section 12 of the state Constitution or concurrent resolution, or on and after the third day prior to the day a bill must be reported from the house as established by concurrent resolution, this rule may be suspended by a majority vote.

(A) FIRST READING. The first reading of a bill shall be by title only, unless a majority of the members present demand a reading in full.

Upon being reported out of committee, all bills shall be referred to the rules committee, unless otherwise ordered by the house.

The rules committee may, by majority vote, refer any bill in its possession to a committee for further consideration. Such referral shall be reported to the house and entered in the journal under the fifth order of business.

(B) SECOND READING. Upon second reading, the bill number and short title and the last line of the bill shall be read unless a majority of the members present shall demand its reading in full. The bill shall be subject to amendment section by section. No amendment shall be considered by the house until it has been sent to the chief clerk's desk in writing, distributed to the desk of each member, and read by the clerk. All amendments adopted during second reading shall be securely fastened to the original bill. All amendments rejected by the house shall be passed to the minute clerk, and the journal shall show the disposition of such amendments.

When no further amendments shall be offered, the speaker shall declare the bill has passed its second reading.

(C) SUBSTITUTE BILLS. When a committee reports a substitute for an original bill with the recommendation that the substitute bill do pass, it shall be in order to read the substitute the first time and have the same printed. A motion for the substitution shall not be in order until the second reading of the original bill.

(D) THIRD READING. Only the last line of bills shall be read on third reading unless a majority of the members present demand a reading in full. No amendments to a bill shall be received on third reading but it may be referred or recommitted for the purpose of amendment.

(E) SUSPENSION CALENDAR. Bills may be placed on the second reading suspension calendar by the rules committee if at least two minority party members of the rules committee join in such motion. Bills on the second reading suspension calendar shall not be subject to amendment or substitution except as recommended in the committee report. When a bill is before the house on the suspension calendar, the question shall be to adopt the committee recommendations and advance the bill to third reading. If the question fails to receive a two-thirds vote of the members present, the bill shall be referred to the rules committee for second reading.

(F) HOUSE RESOLUTIONS. House resolutions shall be filed with the chief clerk who shall transmit them to the rules committee. If a rules committee meeting is not scheduled to occur prior to a time necessitated by the purpose of a house resolution, the majority leader and minority leader by agreement may waive transmission to the rules committee to permit consideration of the resolution by the house. The rules committee may adopt house resolutions by a sixty percent majority vote of its entire membership or may, by a majority vote of its members, place them on the motions calendar for consideration by the house.

(G) CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS. Reading of concurrent resolutions may be advanced by majority vote.

Rule 11. The right of any member to offer amendments to proposed legislation shall not be limited except as provided in Rule 10(E) and as follows:

(A) AMENDMENTS TO BE OFFERED IN PROPER FORM. The chief clerk shall establish the proper form for amendments and all amendments offered shall bear the name of the member who offers the same, as well as the number and section of the bill to be amended.

(B) COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS. When a bill is before the house on second reading, amendments adopted by committees and recommended to the house shall be acted upon by the house before any amendments that may be offered from the floor.

(C) SENATE AMENDMENTS TO HOUSE BILLS. A house bill, passed by the senate with amendment or amendments which shall change the scope and object of the bill, upon being received in the house, shall be referred to the appropriate committee and shall take the same course as for original bills unless a motion not to concur is adopted prior to the bill being referred to committee.

(D) AMENDMENTS TO BE GERMANE. No motion or proposition on a subject different from that under consideration shall be admitted under color of amendment; and no bill or resolution shall at any time be amended by annexing thereto or incorporating therein any other bill or resolution pending before the house.

(E) SCOPE AND OBJECT NOT TO BE CHANGED. No amendment to any bill shall be allowed which shall change the scope and object of the bill. This objection may be raised at any time an amendment is under consideration. The speaker may allow the person raising the objection and the mover of the amendment to provide brief arguments as to the merits of the objection. (Art. II § 38)

(F) NO AMENDMENT BY REFERENCE. No act shall ever be revised or amended without being set forth at full length. (Art. II § 37)

(G) TITLE AMENDMENTS. The subject matter portion of a bill title shall not be amended in committee or on second reading. Changes to that part of the title after the subject matter statement shall either be presented with the text amendment or be incorporated by the chief clerk in the engrossing process.

(A) RECOMMITMENT BEFORE FINAL PASSAGE. A bill may be recommitted at any time before its final passage.

(B) FINAL PASSAGE. No bill shall become a law unless on its final passage the vote be taken by yeas and nays, the names of the members voting for and against the same be entered on the journal of each house, and a majority of the members elected to each house be recorded thereon as voting in its favor. (Art. II § 22)

(C) BILLS PASSED - CERTIFICATION. When a bill passes, it shall be certified to by the chief clerk, said certification to show the date of its passage together with the vote thereon.

Rule 13. (A) HOUR OF MEETING. The speaker shall call the house to order each day of sitting at 10:00 A.M., unless the house shall have adjourned to some other hour.

(B) ROLL CALL AND QUORUM. Before proceeding with business, the roll of the members shall be called and the names of those absent or excused shall be entered on the journal. A majority of all the members elected must be present to constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. In the absence of a quorum, seven members with the speaker, or eight members in the speaker's absence, having chosen a speaker pro tempore, shall be authorized to demand a call of the house and may compel the attendance of absent members in the manner provided in Rule 21(B). For the purpose of determining if a quorum be present, the speaker shall count all members present, whether voting or not. (Art. II § 8)

(C) The house shall adjourn not later than 10:00 P.M. of each working day. This rule may be suspended by a majority vote.

Rule 14. The rules relating to the daily calendar and order of business are as follows:

(A) DAILY CALENDAR. Business of the house shall be disposed of in the following order:

First: Roll call, presentation of colors, prayer, and approval of the journal of the preceding day.

Fourth: Introduction and first reading of bills, memorials, joint resolutions, and concurrent resolutions.

Ninth: Presentation of petitions, memorials, and remonstrances addressed to the Legislature.

(B) UNFINISHED BUSINESS. The unfinished business at which the house was engaged preceding adjournment shall not be taken up until reached in regular order, unless the previous question on such unfinished business has been ordered prior to said adjournment.

(2) By motion under the eighth order of business, a bill in the rules committee may be placed on the calendar by the affirmative vote of a majority of all members of the house.

(3) House resolutions and messages from the senate, governor, or other state officials may be read at any time.

(A) MOTIONS TO BE ENTERTAINED OR DEBATED. No motion shall be entertained or debated until announced by the speaker and every motion shall be deemed to have been seconded. A motion shall be reduced to writing and read by the clerk, if desired by the speaker or any member, before it shall be debated and by the consent of the house may be withdrawn before amendment or action.

(B) MOTIONS IN ORDER DURING DEBATE. When a motion has been made and seconded and stated by the chair, the following motions are in order, in the rank named:

(C) THE EFFECT OF POSTPONEMENT - MOTIONS TO POSTPONE OR COMMIT. Once decided, no motion to postpone to a day certain, to commit, or to postpone indefinitely shall again be allowed on the same day and at the same stage of the proceedings. When a question has been postponed indefinitely, it shall not again be introduced during the session. The motion to postpone indefinitely may be made at any stage of the bill except when on first reading.

(D) MOTIONS DECIDED WITHOUT DEBATE. A motion to adjourn, to recess, to lay on the table and to call for the previous question shall be decided without debate.

All incidental motions shall be decided without debate, except that members may speak to points of order and appeal as provided in Rule 22.

A motion for suspension of the rules shall not be debatable except that the mover of the motion may briefly explain the purpose of the motion and one member may briefly state the opposition to the motion.

(E) MOTION TO ADJOURN. A motion to adjourn shall always be in order, except when the house is voting or is working under the call of the house; but this rule shall not authorize any member to move for adjournment when another member has the floor.

Rule 16. The methods by which a member may exercise his or her right to debate are as follows:

(A) RECOGNITION OF MEMBER. When any member desires to speak in debate or deliver any matter to the house, the member shall rise and respectfully address the speaker and pause until recognized.

(B) ORDER OF SPEAKING. When two or more members arise at once, the speaker shall name the one who is to speak.

(C) LIMITATION OF DEBATE. No member shall speak longer than ten (10) minutes without consent of the house: PROVIDED, That on and after the fifth day prior to the day of adjournment sine die of any session, as determined pursuant to Article II, Section 12 of the state Constitution or concurrent resolution, or on and after the third day prior to the day a bill must be reported from the house as established by concurrent resolution, no member shall speak more than three (3) minutes without the consent of the house. No member shall speak more than twice on the same question without leave of the house: PROVIDED, That the chair of the committee or the mover of the question may close debate if it is consistent with Rule 18 (Previous Question).

(A) QUESTION OF PRIVILEGE. Any member may rise to a question of privilege and explain a personal matter, by leave of the speaker, but the member shall not discuss any pending question in such explanations.

(B) WITHDRAWAL OF MOTION, BILL, ETC. After a motion is stated by the speaker or a bill, memorial, resolution, petition, or remonstrance is read by the clerk, it shall be deemed to be in possession of the house, but may be withdrawn by consent of the house at any time before decision or amendment.

(C) READING OF A PAPER. When the reading of any paper is called for and is objected to by any member, it shall be determined by a vote of the house.

(D) DISTRIBUTION OF MATERIALS. Any materials of any nature distributed to the members' desks on the floor shall be subject to approval by the speaker and shall bear the name of at least one member granting permission for the distribution. This shall not apply to materials normally distributed by the chief clerk.

(E) ORDER OF QUESTIONS. All questions, whether in committee or in the house, shall be propounded in the order in which they are named except that in filling blanks, the largest sum and the longest time shall be put first.

(F) DIVISION OF POINTS OF DEBATE. Any member may call for a division of a question which shall be divided if it embraces subjects so distinct that one being taken away a substantive proposition shall remain for the decision of the house; but a motion to strike out and to insert shall not be divided. The rejection of a motion to strike out and to insert one proposition shall not prevent a motion to strike out and to insert a different proposition.

(G) DECORUM OF MEMBERS. While the speaker is putting the question, no member shall walk across or out of the house; nor when a member is speaking shall any member entertain private discourse or pass between the speaking member and the rostrum.

(H) REMARKS CONFINED. A member shall confine all remarks to the question under debate and avoid personalities. No member shall impugn the motive of any member's vote or argument.

(I) EXCEPTION TO WORDS SPOKEN IN DEBATE. If any member be called to order for words spoken in debate, the person calling the member to order shall repeat the words excepted to and they shall be taken down in writing at the clerk's table. No member shall be held in answer or be subject to the censure of the house for words spoken in debate if any other member has spoken before exception to them shall have been taken.

(J) TRANSGRESSION OF RULES - APPEAL. If any member, in speaking or otherwise, transgresses the rules of the house the speaker shall, or any member may, call the member to order, in which case the member so called to order shall immediately sit down unless permitted to explain; and the house shall, if appealed to, decide the case without debate; if there be no appeal, the decision of the chair shall prevail.

If the decision be in favor of the member called to order, the member shall be at liberty to proceed; if otherwise, and the case shall require it, the member shall be liable to the censure of the house.

Rule 18. The previous question may be ordered by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the members present on all recognized motions or amendments which are debatable.

The previous question shall be put in this form: "Representative __________ demands the previous question. As many as are in favor of ordering the previous question will say 'Aye'; as many as are opposed will say 'No'."

The results of the motion are as follows: If determined in the negative, the consideration goes on as if the motion had never been made; if decided in the affirmative it shall have the effect of cutting off all debate and bringing the house to a direct vote upon the motion or amendment on which it has been ordered: PROVIDED HOWEVER, That when a bill is on final passage or when the motion to postpone indefinitely is pending, one of the sponsors of the bill or the chair of the committee may have the privilege of closing debate after the previous question has been ordered.

If an adjournment is had after the previous question is ordered, the motion or proposition on which the previous question was ordered shall be put to the house immediately following the approval of the journal on the next working day, thus making the main question privileged over all other business, whether new or unfinished.

Rule 19. (A) PUTTING OF QUESTION. The speaker shall put the question in the following form: "The question before the house is (state the question). As many as are in favor say 'Aye'; and after the affirmative vote is expressed, "as many as are opposed say 'No'."

(B) ALL MEMBERS TO VOTE. Every member who was in the house when the question was put shall vote unless, for special reasons, excused by the house.

All motions to excuse a member shall be made before the house divides or before the call for yeas and nays is commenced; and any member requesting to be excused from voting may make a brief and verbal statement of the reasons for making such request, and the question shall then be taken without further debate.

Upon a division and count of the house on the question, only members at their desks within the bar of the house shall be counted.

(C) CHANGE OF VOTE. When the electric roll call machine is used, no member shall be allowed to vote or change a vote after the speaker has locked the roll call machine. When an oral roll call is taken, no member shall be allowed to vote or change a vote after the result has been announced.

(D) PRIVATE INTEREST. No member shall vote on any question which affects that member privately and particularly. A member who has a private interest in any bill or measure proposed or pending before the legislature shall disclose the fact to the house of which he is a member, and shall not vote thereon. (Art. II § 30)

(E) INTERRUPTION OF ROLL CALL. Once begun, the roll call may not be interrupted. No member or other person shall visit or remain at the clerk's desk while the yeas and nays are being called.

(F) YEAS AND NAYS - RECORDED VOTES. Upon the final passage of any bill, the vote shall be taken by yeas and nays and shall be recorded by the electric voting system: PROVIDED, HOWEVER, That an oral roll call shall be ordered when demanded by one-sixth (1/6) of the members present. (Art. II § 21)

When the vote is by electric voting machine or by oral roll call on any question, it shall be entered upon the journal of the house. A recorded vote may be compelled by one-sixth (1/6) of the members present. A request for a recorded vote must be made before the vote is commenced.

(G) TIE VOTE, QUESTION LOSES. In case of an equal division, the question shall be lost.

Rule 20. Notice of a motion for reconsideration on the final passage of bills shall be made on the day the vote to be reconsidered was taken and before the house has voted to transmit the bill to the senate.

Reconsideration of the votes on the final passage of bills must be taken on the next working day after such vote was taken: PROVIDED, That on and after the fifth day prior to the day of adjournment sine die of any session, as determined pursuant to Article II, Section 12 of the state Constitution, or concurrent resolution, or on and after the third day prior to the day a bill must be reported from the house as established by concurrent resolution, then reconsideration of votes on the final passage of bills must be taken on the same day as the original vote was taken. A motion to reconsider an amendment may be made at any time the bill remains on second reading.

Any member who voted on the prevailing side may move for reconsideration or give notice thereof.

When a motion to reconsider has been carried, its effect shall be to place the original question before the house in the exact position it occupied before it was voted upon.

Rule 21. One-sixth (1/6) of the members present may demand a call of the house at any time before the house has divided or the voting has commenced by yeas and nays.

(A) DOORS TO BE CLOSED. When call of the house has been ordered, the sergeant at arms shall close and lock the doors, and no member shall be allowed to leave the chamber: PROVIDED, That the rules committee shall be allowed to meet, upon request of the speaker, while the house stands at ease: AND PROVIDED FURTHER, That the speaker may permit members to use such portions of the fourth floor as may be properly secured.

(B) SERGEANT AT ARMS TO BRING IN THE ABSENTEES. The clerk shall immediately call a roll of the members and note the absentees, whose names shall be read and entered upon the journal in such manner as to show who are excused and who are absent without leave.

The clerk shall furnish the sergeant at arms with a list of those who are absent without leave, and the sergeant at arms shall proceed to bring in such absentees; but arrests of members for absence shall not be made unless ordered by a majority of the members present.

(C) HOUSE UNDER CALL. While the house is under a call, no business shall be transacted except to receive and act on the report of the sergeant at arms; and no other motion shall be in order except a motion to proceed with business under the call of the house, a motion to excuse absentees, or a motion to dispense with the call of the house. The motion to proceed with business under the call of the house and the motion to excuse absent members shall not be adopted unless a majority of the members elected vote in favor thereof. The motion to dispense with the call of the house may be adopted by a majority of the members present.

Rule 22. The decision of the chair may be appealed from by any member, on which appeal no member shall speak more than once unless by leave of the house. In all cases of appeal, the question shall be: "Shall the decision of the chair stand as the judgment of the house?"

Rule 23. The standing committees of the house and the number of members that shall serve on each committee shall be as follows:

Committee members shall be selected by each party's caucus. The majority party caucus shall select all committee chairs.

(A) NOTICE OF COMMITTEE MEETING. The chief clerk shall make public the time, place and subjects to be discussed at committee meetings. All public hearings held by committees shall be scheduled at least five (5) days in advance and shall be given adequate publicity: PROVIDED, That when less than eight (8) days remain for action on a bill, the Speaker may authorize a reduction of the five-day notice period when required by the circumstances, including but not limited to the time remaining for action on the bill, the nature of the subject, and the number of prior hearings on the subject.

(B) COMMITTEE QUORUM. A majority of any committee shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

(1) Only such bills as are included on the written notice of a committee meeting may be considered at that meeting except upon the vote of a majority of the entire membership of the committee to consider another bill.

(2) A majority recommendation of a committee must be signed by a majority of the entire membership of the committee in a regularly called meeting before a bill, memorial, or resolution may be reported out: PROVIDED, That by motion under the eighth order of business, a majority of the members elected to the house may relieve a committee of a bill and place it on the second reading calendar.

Majority recommendations of a committee can only be "do pass," "do pass as amended," or that "the substitute bill be substituted therefor and that the substitute bill do pass."

(3) Members of the committee not concurring in the majority report may prepare a written minority report containing a recommendation of "do not pass" or "without recommendation," which shall be signed by those members of the committee subscribing thereto, and submitted with the majority report.

(4) All committee reports shall be spread upon the journal. The journal of the house shall contain an exact copy of all committee reports, together with the names of the members signing such reports.

(5) Every vote to report a bill out of committee shall be taken by the yeas and nays, and the names of the members voting for and against, as well as the names of members absent, shall be recorded on the committee report and spread upon the journal. Any member may call for a recorded vote, which shall include the names of absent members, on any substantive question before the committee. A copy of all recorded committee votes shall be kept by the chief clerk and shall be available for public inspection.

(6) All bills having a direct appropriation shall be referred to the appropriate fiscal committee before their final passage. For purposes of this subsection, fiscal committee means the appropriations, capital budget, finance, and transportation committees.

(8) During its consideration of or vote on any bill, resolution, or memorial, the deliberations of any standing committee of the house of representatives shall be open to the public.

(9) A standing committee to which a bill was originally referred shall, prior to voting the bill out of committee, consider whether the bill authorizes rule-making powers or requires the exercise of rule-making powers and, if so, consider:

(b) To which agencies the new rule-making powers would be delegated and which agencies, if any, may have related rule-making powers.

Rule 25. Regardless of whether the legislature is in session, members of the house may receive from moneys appropriated for the legislature, reimbursement for necessary travel expenses, and payments in lieu of subsistence and lodging for conducting official business of the house.

The standing committees of the house may have the powers of subpoena, the power to administer oaths, and the power to issue commissions for the examination of witnesses in accordance with the provisions of chapter 44.16 RCW. Before a standing committee of the house may issue any process, the committee chairperson shall submit for approval of the executive rules committee a statement of purpose setting forth the name or names of those subject to process. The process shall not be issued prior to approval by the executive rules committee. The process shall be limited to the named individuals.

Rule 26. Veto messages of the governor shall be read in the house and entered upon the journal. It shall then be in order to proceed to reconsider the bill, refer it, lay it on the table, or postpone its consideration to a day certain.

The merits of the bill may be debated before the vote is taken, but the vote on a vetoed bill cannot be reconsidered.

In case of a bill containing several sections or items, one or more of which has been objected to by the governor, each section or item so objected to shall be voted upon separately by the house. Action by the house upon all vetoed bills shall be endorsed upon the bill and certified by the speaker.

Vetoed bills originating in the house, which have not been passed notwithstanding the veto of the governor, shall remain in the custody of the officers of the house until the close of the term, after which they shall be filed with the secretary of state.

Rule 27. (1) Any member of the house of representatives convicted and sentenced for any felony punishable by death or by imprisonment in a Washington state penal institution shall, as of the time of sentencing, be denied the legislative salary for future service and be denied per diem, compensation for expenses, office space facilities, and assistance. Any member convicted of a felony and sentenced therefor under any federal law or the law of any other state shall, as of the time of sentencing, be similarly denied such salary, per diem, expenses, facilities, and assistance if either (a) such crime would also constitute a crime punishable under the laws of Washington by death or by imprisonment in a state penal institution, or (b) the conduct resulting in the conviction and sentencing would also constitute a crime punishable under the laws of Washington by death or by imprisonment in a state penal institution.

(2) At any time, the house may vote by a constitutional majority to restore the salary, per diem, expenses, facilities, and assistance denied a member under subsection (1). If the conviction of a member is reversed, then the salary, per diem, and expense amounts denied the member since sentencing shall be forthwith paid, and the member shall thereafter have the rights and privileges of other members.

Rule 28. Smoking of cigarettes, pipes, or cigars shall not be permitted at any public meeting of any committee of the house of representatives or within House facilities.

Rule 29. The rules of parliamentary practice comprised in Reed's Parliamentary Rules shall govern all cases in which they are not inconsistent with the standing rules and orders of the house.

Rule 30. Any standing rule may be rescinded or changed by a majority vote of the members elected: PROVIDED, That the proposed change or changes be submitted at least one day in advance in writing to the members together with notice of the consideration thereof. Any standing rule may be suspended temporarily by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the members present except as provided in Rule 10.

Rule 31. The permanent house rules adopted at the beginning of the term are to govern all acts of the house during the course of the term unless amended or repealed.

Rule 32. The house of representatives directs the house executive rules committee to adopt procedures and guidelines to ensure that all legislative mailings at public expense are for legitimate legislative purposes.

Rule 33. The House of Representatives shall strictly adhere to the liquor laws of the state of Washington, including provisions relating to banquet and special occasion permits. The proper permits must always be obtained before consumption of liquor in any house facility.

The House of Representatives of the fifty-seventh legislature, being composed of an equal number of members of each major political party, acknowledges that this extraordinary circumstance requires extraordinary rules of procedure which provide for bipartisan control and responsibility, ensure fairness, and promote cooperation.

The following Appendix Rules A-1 through A-7 shall not be operative in the event that a candidate for speaker receives a constitutional majority of the votes of the membership of the House, or in the event the House is composed of fifty or more members of the same major political party.

Reed's Parliamentary Rules and the Rules of the House of Representatives are hereby superseded to the extent they are inconsistent with the rules set forth in this appendix.

All references to speaker, speaker pro tempore, or chief clerk in Reed's Parliamentary Rules or the House Rules shall be held to refer to the co-speakers, co-speakers pro tempore, and co-chief clerks, respectively.

The House shall elect the following officers at the commencement of the fifty-seventh legislature: Co-speakers, who shall be styled democratic speaker and republican speaker, co-speakers pro tempore, who shall be styled democratic speaker pro tempore and republican speaker pro tempore, and co-chief clerks.

In all elections each member shall be allowed one vote and the two candidates receiving the highest number of votes shall be declared elected.

(A) Co-Speakers - The co-speakers shall jointly perform the duties and responsibilities of the speaker of the House and may represent the entire house in that capacity. The powers of the speaker may not be exercised individually by a co-speaker without the prior agreement of both co-speakers.

The co-speakers shall agree upon a procedure for dividing the duties of the chair and may jointly designate a co-speaker pro tempore, co-chief clerk, or any member to perform the duties of the chair, but such substitution shall not extend beyond an adjournment. All acts, resolutions, and other documents requiring the signature of the speaker shall be signed by both co-speakers.

Decisions regarding administration and operation of the House of Representatives shall be made jointly by the co-speakers or their designees. These decisions shall include, but not be limited to: Referral of bills to committee; appointment of conference committees; approval of house expenditures; approval of travel; decisions on points of order; employment and removal of employees; and designation of persons who shall act as representatives for the public press.

(B) Co-Chief Clerks - The co-chief clerks shall jointly perform the duties and responsibilities of the chief clerk of the House of Representatives. The powers of the chief clerk may not be exercised individually by a co-chief clerk without the prior agreement of both co-chief clerks. All acts, resolutions, and other documents requiring the signature of the chief clerk shall be signed by both chief clerks.

The various standing committees of the House of Representatives shall have co-chairs, a democratic chair named by the democratic caucus and a republican chair named by the republican caucus.

The co-chairs shall jointly perform the duties and responsibilities of the committee chair, including committee administration, staff assignments, and scheduling. The co-chairs shall agree upon a procedure for dividing the duties of presiding at committee meetings. The powers of the chair may not be exercised individually by a co-chair without the prior agreement of both co-chairs. Each co-chair shall jointly have the right to close debate as provided in Rules 16(C) and 18.

Notwithstanding the above provisions of this rule, each co-chair may individually schedule two public hearings of the committee as follows:

(2) The public hearing must be held during the time regularly scheduled for the committee and must have been given the notice normally required of public hearings.

(3) One full meeting shall be made available to each co-chair during the time which house bills may be considered. This option must be exercised more than three regularly scheduled meetings before the cutoff of House bill consideration by the committee.

(4) The last half of one meeting shall be made available to each co-chair during the time which Senate bills may be considered. This option must be exercised more than two regularly scheduled meetings before the cutoff of Senate bill consideration by the committee.

(5) A co-chair wishing to individually schedule a public hearing shall submit notice in writing to the co-chief clerks stating the specific date, time, and subject matter of the hearing. The co-chief clerks shall record such meeting requests in the order in which they are received.

Notwithstanding any other provision of the Rules of the House of Representatives, a constitutional majority of the members elected shall be required, for adoption of any motion, resolution, or memorial unless a greater majority is required by the Rules of the House or the Constitution: PROVIDED, That the motions to adjourn, recess, and dispense with the call of the House may be adopted by a majority of the members present: PROVIDED FURTHER, That an oral roll call may be ordered, a division called for, or a call of the House demanded as provided in Rules 19(F), 19(H), and 21 respectively.

A vote by a majority of the membership of the standing committee, as defined in Rule 23 shall be required for adoption of any motion, majority report, resolution or memorial unless a greater majority is required by the Rules of the House or the Constitution: PROVIDED, That the motions to adjourn and recess may be adopted by a majority of the members present: PROVIDED FURTHER, That a roll call may be ordered as provided for in Rule 24(D)(5).

When the electric roll call machine is used, the members shall be given at least one and one-half minutes to vote. This time limitation may be waived by a majority vote of the members elected before the vote is commenced.

All vouchers for payrolls and expenses of the House shall be signed by both co-chief clerks.

All supplies for the use of the House shall be furnished upon requisitions signed by both co-chief clerks.

If a bill is introduced with co-prime sponsors, both co-prime sponsors may have the privilege of closing debate if it is consistent with Rule 16(C) (Limitation of Debate) and Rule 18 (Previous Question).))

Representatives Kessler and Mastin spoke in favor of the adoption of the resolution.

The Chief Clerk announced that nominations were in order for Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Representative Gombosky: ""Madam Chief Clerk, members of the House, honored guests, it is my privilege and honor to place the name of Representative Frank Chopp in nomination to be Speaker of the Washington State House of Representatives.

I want to talk about some of the qualities that I think Representative Chopp hold that would make him an outstanding leader for our State House of Representatives. Whether serving in the minority or under shared governance, Representative Chopp has been a continual advocate for constructive and innovative approaches to the many of the different policy challenges we face in Washington State. In 1997 as a new member of the House, I watched Representative Chopp on the House Appropriations Committee at a time when nationwide and in our own State, we considering changes to Federal welfare policy. The Welfare Reform Legislation that was passed during that year included a new program, an innovated approach that has been recognized by many national organizations as the community jobs program; a program that has literally turned welfare checks into pay checks for the some of the poorest citizens in our State. And at the same time provided them an opportunity to serve in many different community organizations to provide valuable services to many different aspects of the challenges that we face in our State.

This is one example of what Representative Chopp was able to do as a member of the minority party.

As Co-Speaker of the State House of Representatives there has been a lot of attention on many of the things we were able to address and a good deal of the attention on many things that we were not able to address. But a couple of the things we were able to address have received a significant amount of attention. Among those reforms to the State Unemployment Insurance laws that has provided valuable training to many people who are in declining industries throughout our State. And tax savings to numerous employers whether from urban areas, rural areas, from Eastern Washington or Western Washington. From the very beginning that I have been in this Chamber, Frank has advocated that the best way that we make public policy is by not pitting one group of citizens in our State against another. And not focusing on the differences that are often very real and often very important. But by recognizing that we share is much more important than what separates us. And it's that credo, that idea, that we share more than we don't but we have more in common than what we don't; let whether we are from urban areas, from rural areas, from suburban areas, from East or from West, the best public policy we make is when we work together for one Washington.

It is with that in mind that it is my pleasure to nominate Frank Chopp to be Speaker of the State House of Representatives.

On motion of Representative Kessler, the nominations for Speaker of the House were closed.

On motion of Representative Kessler, a unanimous ballot was cast for Representative Frank Chopp as Speaker of the House.

The Chief Clerk appointed Representative Gombosky to escort Speaker-elect Chopp to the Rostrum.

Speaker Chopp: "Welcome again to the people’s House. Thanks Jeff for your nominating speech. And thanks to my colleagues for electing me Speaker of the House.

Thanks also to Majority Leader Lynn Kessler, who three years ago joined with me to lead our caucus. You are a tremendous partner and an absolute joy to be around.

I’d also like to recognize my mom, my wife, Nancy, my son Narayan, my daughter Ellie, and members of my family.

Many say this will be the most challenging session in decades. Well, let’s put things in perspective. Think of the challenges faced everyday by people across our state…

– The father stuck in traffic stressed out about being late to pick up his daughter.

– The police chief dealing with the aftermath of another fatality on the state road nicknamed the "Highway of Death."

These are but a few of the challenges being talked about at the kitchen table, in homes across our state. So when we, in this House, address the challenges confronting us this session, let’s keep in mind the challenges our people face each and every day. We have to make some tough choices – just like a family balancing their budget in lean times. Some things will have to wait. Some things we will do without. Some things will be done differently. We’ll focus on what is truly essential. We will get through these hard times, while also working to give our people hope for a better future.

Government can’t solve every problem. We need a practical balance that centers on the basics like education, economic opportunity, and getting us where we need to go. Our agenda for this session is an agenda for greater security, opportunity, and mobility.

Security: No right of the people is more basic than the right to feel free and safe in your own home, place of work, or school. But our old assumptions about security were shaken by September 11th. To ensure that our security is not taken for granted, we have created a Select Committee on Community Security. It will assess our needs, and make improvements where we must, in response to terrorism or natural disasters. And we will increase our community security without diminishing our individual liberties. Community security is important.

But if you ask people on the street, most would say they’re more worried about financial security. And that’s why opportunity is an essential part of our agenda.

From the adoption of our state constitution to the passage of Initiative 728, the people of Washington have made it clear that education is the paramount duty of state government. And parents, teachers, and students should know that we will protect the achievements being made in our schools. I-728 is achieving exactly what the people intended when they passed it. In Yelm, it has meant full-day kindergarten classes. In the Central Valley, class sizes are smaller. In Everett, it’s reduced class sizes to less than 20 students in the early grades. In Raymond, preschool programs were tripled. In Spokane – 86 new classroom teachers were hired. Wherever you look, the people’s mandate for better schools is being fulfilled.

Workers who've been laid off are wondering when will they have a job again. By strengthening work-force training, doors to new opportunities will be open to them, and businesses will have the skilled workers they need to compete in today’s global economy.

But even good training won’t guarantee good jobs, unless thriving businesses have good jobs to offer. Ask any businessman or woman if we need to make Washington’s business climate more competitive. The answer will be a resounding "Yes." They’ll tell you that if you want to speed up economic recovery, reduce the time it takes to get a permit. We have to slash needless red tape -- without sacrificing the environment or other public goals. The Washington Competitiveness Council has proposed many reforms that will expand business and job opportunities. To focus through on these efforts, House Democrats have created a task force on competitiveness. And we will work for solutions that our businesses and workers need.

But as important as it is to improve the regulatory environment, the Council’s top priority is a solution to our transportation crisis! No more urgent problem faces us! It’s robbing time from families. It’s robbing billions of dollars from Washington’s businesses each year. And it is limiting opportunities. If we’re going to create a better business climate, and improve the quality of life for our kids, then we must build our transportation system. It’s a tall order, because a real transportation plan can’t just be a revenue package. The public’s made that clear. They want more efficiencies, greater value for their dollars, and more local control. As a first step, in the first week, we intend to have a vote on the efficiency reforms recommended by the Blue Ribbon Commission on Transportation. And we will work to provide regional tools to deal with regional gridlock.

But let’s be realistic, folks. The transportation system we need cannot be built without more money. Anyone who says otherwise is misleading people. My hope is that we'll build for our future by remembering our past. For decades, transportation has been a bi-partisan effort. We have to recapture that spirit to succeed.

Let’s remember that in the middle of the Great Depression – in times far worse than we face today – our parents and grandparents built the dams that power our state. Their vision helped Washington’s farmers turn a desert into some of the most productive agricultural land in the world.

And it’s worth remembering what Franklin Roosevelt said at the completion of the Bonneville Dam. He said: "Truly, in the construction of this dam, we have had our eyes on the future of the nation ..... and we in America are wiser in using our wealth on projects like these which will give us more wealth, better living, and greater happiness for our children."

That's the kind of leadership and vision that built our great state, and that can make it greater still.

Three years ago, my caucus rejected the politics of division that pits east vs. west, rural vs. urban, business vs. labor. We made a commitment to working together for one Washington.

We can achieve great things together. For this session, each one of us has a choice. Either we can spend our time talking about how bad things are, or we can be working to make things better. We may represent different districts, with different concerns, and different viewpoints. But whether you’re from Wenatchee or from Walla Walla, whether you live on Kessler Lane in Hoquiam, or on Petersville Road in Bremerton, we can rise to the occasion and see our whole state succeed.

Speaker Chopp: "My first day as a State Representative was also Clyde Ballard's first day as Speaker of this House. For seven years he has held the gavel or at least a part of the gavel and helped preside over this institution. Please join me expressing our appreciation for Representative Ballard."

Representative Ballard: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, ladies and gentlemen of the House, it's good to be back after our short recess.

I must say, it is unusual to see so many new faces at the beginning of a 60-day session. So for those of you new to the House, allow me to let you in on a little secret about me that others here know all too well . . . You see . . . I'm from the Old School. Mr. Speaker, back in the Old School, we may not have had that "new math." But I do understand the difference between 49 and 48 and I also understand that it's more than simply a distance of 25 feet. Also in the Old School we always made sure we did something that I think is a great tradition and that is to offer congratulations to the new Speaker - Congratulation to you, Speaker Chopp for your success. And we hope for your success for this Session.

But though some of the roles may have changed we still have a great deal to accomplish together.

The citizens are watching to see if we can bring relief to our congested roads. They're watching to see if we can erase a billion-dollar deficit without hurting vulnerable citizens or compromising public safety. And they're waiting to see what we can do to bring jobs and opportunity back to communities throughout a state suffering from an economic decline.

They're watching. And frankly, whether it's fair or not many of them don't have high expectations that we as a Legislature will get the job done.

However, it's not because they believe the task at hand is insurmountable. I'm afraid it's because all to often they've lost faith in our ability to work together to solve problems.

You see, I believe it is in the face of the greatest challenges that true leadership can arise and emerge.

I believe the 2002 legislative session has an opportunity to demonstrate to the people of the State of Washington that we are true leaders. That we are able to listen both to them and to each other. That, while at times we will have our differences, we are able to work together in the best interests of those we represent. And, that in the end, we will come together on behalf of our entire state. People often ask me what do you want? My wish is that in the next 60 days, we prove to the citizens of Washington state that we are worthy of their trust.

Instead of telling them what we think is best for them, let's listen to the their concerns.

And rather than finger-pointing and excuses, let's deliver results. Mr. Speaker, I am committed and our caucus is committed, to working with you to get the job done. And while, come March 14, the skeptic and the cynic may be disappointed, the citizens won't be if we do this right.

Representative Fromhold: "I would like to nominate Representative Val Ogden from the 49th District for the position of Speaker Pro Tempore. I am proud to speak on her behalf. She is my friend, mentor and the highly respected senior member of our southwest Washington delegation.

Representative Ogden is in her sixth term in the House of Representatives. As you know, she is a very effective member of this body. Most importantly, in our community, Representative Ogden is recognized for her leadership and involvement. She is the former Executive Director of the Clark County YWCA. Her community activities include being a board member of the Council for the Homeless, Clark County Mental Health Advisory Board and the Human Services Council. Nationally, she serves on the Executive Committee for the National Conference of State Legislatures and she is President of the National Order of Women Legislators.

Her honors and awards are extensive. Her recognition for those honors and positions is due to her fairness, integrity, and intelligence - all qualities she will bring to bear as the Speaker Pro Tempore of this House of Representatives.

She garners bi-partisan respect and support not only at home in the 49th District but also among this entire body. I ask for your support for her candidacy for Speaker Pro Tempore."

On motion of Representative Kessler, the nominations for Speaker Pro Tempore were closed.

On motion of Representative Kessler, a unanimous ballot was cast for Representative Val Ogden as Speaker Pro Tempore of the House.

The Speaker called upon Representative Fromhold to escort Speaker Pro Tempore-elect Ogden to the Rostrum.

Speaker Pro Tempore Ogden: "Thank you, Bill for that gracious nomination. I am honored to serve as Speaker Pro Tempore of the Washington House of Representatives.

I am pleased to have my family here with me today to share in this significant occasion. My husband Dan and my grandson David Martin from Helena, Montana have joined me.

As we fulfill our duties as Legislators, which takes us away from our homes for weeks during session, the support of our families is very important. I believe that it is appropriate, as I recognize my family, that I also recognize all the families who are here today, especially those family members who are here for our seven new legislators. Please stand. Please join me in giving them a heartfelt thank you.

As I was preparing my remarks for today, and trying to find the words to express my feelings and hopes for this next year, I was reminded of my favorite hymn. Let me share those words with you.

'We would be one in building for tomorrow, a nobler world than we have known today.

We would be one in searching for that meaning which binds our hearts and points us on our way.

As one, we pledge ourselves to greater service, with love and justice, strive to make us free.'

Last year, when I accepted this office I quoted President Kennedy's challenge for a recommitment to public service as an honorable and esteemed value in our society. Today that commitment is still relevant. On September 11th we had a striking example of how important that commitment is. We saw public servants put their duty over and above their lives. If there is any good to come out of that tragedy, it is the recognition of the important role of government in a crisis. I see a rebuilding of trust between the citizens of this State and their elected representatives. We must continue to build on that trust. Showing leadership, making the hard decisions, listening to our constituents will enable us to do that. I am proud to join Speaker Chopp in that noble endeavor.

In closing I want to share with you a grace that I heard when I was in Scotland this summer.

'Let there be respect for the Earth, peace for its people, love in our lives, delight in the good, forgiveness for past wrongs, and from now on, a new start.'

The Speaker announced that nominations were in order for Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives.

Representative Ogden: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I nominate Miss Cindy Zehnder as Chief Clerk of the Washington State House of Representatives.

The Chief Clerk has many important responsibilities as manager of the operations of the House. This includes administrative and committee support, staff, budget, security and facilities. Cindy brings unique capabilities to this position having served as Co-Chief Clerk for three years. She has demonstrated her leadership in management and labor issues. She has proven abilities to unite divergent interests around a common program and extensive negotiation experience in both public and private sectors with in depth knowledge of media and public relations. She is a skilled public speaker and writer. And finally, she has the experience in managing large organizations with particular strength in strategic planning, information technology and continuous quality improvement.

I am proud to support the nomination of Cindy Zehnder as Chief Clerk of House. She has shown that she can do the job and ask for your vote.

On motion of Representative Kessler, a unanimous ballot was cast for Cynthia Zehnder as Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives.

Chief Clerk Zehnder: "Thank you, Justice Johnson and Speaker Pro Tempore Ogden. Mr. Speaker, Members of the House – thank you for the honor of serving as your Chief Clerk.

I would like to take this opportunity to recognize the members of my family who are in the south gallery. They are my son, Matthew Zehnder. My mother and stepfather, Maxine and Bill McCallum. And my aunts and uncle, Dolores and Chuck and Karen Maurin. Thank you for being here today.

I would like to acknowledge, if I may Mr. Speaker, the wonderful staff of the House of Representatives whose hard work and dedication have made it possible for all of us to succeed.

In particular, I would like to thank our Deputy Chief Clerk, Bill Wegeleben and our Director of Human Resources and Facilities, Sharon Hayward whose tireless efforts and endless goodwill make it all look so easy.

Finally, I want to express my appreciation to all of you. Your commitment, your energy and your extraordinary dedication to the public good make it all worthwhile.

The Speaker thanked Justice Johnson and asked Representatives Carrell and Jackley to escort him from the Chamber.

BE IT RESOLVED, That the Speaker of the House of Representatives appoint a committee of four members of the House of Representatives to notify the Senate that the House of Representatives is now organized and ready to conduct business.

Representatives Kessler and Mastin spoke in favor of the adoption of the resolution.

The Speaker appointed Representatives Berkey, Holmquist, Schoesler and Sullivan to notify the Senate that the House was organized and ready to conduct business.

Sergeant at Arms Finley announced that a Senate delegation had arrived and had requested admittance to the Chamber. The Speaker introduced Senators Carlson, Parlette, Keiser and Poulsen and requested the Sergeant at Arms to escort them to the Rostrum. The Senators informed the Chamber that the Senate was organized and ready to conduct business.

AN ACT Relating to clarifying that a court may not suspend more than one-half of a fine that is imposed on violators of disabled parking or disabled parking permits; and amending RCW 46.16.381.

AN ACT Relating to the taxation of organ procurement and transplanting activities; amending RCW 82.04.324; creating a new section; and declaring an emergency.

HB 2267 by Representatives Reardon, Pearson, Berkey, D. Schmidt, Lovick, Barlean, Cooper, Morris, Dunshee, Ericksen, Edwards, O'Brien and Marine

AN ACT Relating to excise tax deductions for aircraft component parts used in repair or maintenance; adding a new section to chapter 82.04 RCW; and providing an effective date.

AN ACT Relating to contracts concerning the sale of cigarettes; and amending RCW 43.06.---.

HB 2269 by Representatives Mitchell, Fisher, Hatfield, Woods, Jarrett and Rockefeller

AN ACT Relating to the transportation accountability board; adding new sections to chapter 47.01 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 44.48 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 43.105 RCW; creating a new section; and declaring an emergency.

HB 2270 by Representatives Talcott, Haigh, Anderson, Keiser, Jarrett, Pearson, Lambert, Ericksen, Esser, Morell, Sehlin and Rockefeller

AN ACT Relating to an academic improvement through educational planning, focused assistance, and data analysis and reporting; amending RCW 28A.655.030 and 28A.655.100; adding new sections to chapter 28A.655 RCW; creating new sections; repealing RCW 28A.655.050; and declaring an emergency.

HB 2272 by Representatives Morris, Clements, Santos, Reardon, Cooper, Tokuda, Berkey, Cairnes, Roach and Skinner

AN ACT Relating to a property tax exemption for chemical dependency services; and adding a new section to chapter 84.36 RCW.

HB 2273 by Representatives Ericksen, Barlean, Linville, McMorris, Sump, Ahern and DeBolt

AN ACT Relating to tax relief for certain smelters; adding a new section to chapter 82.04 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 82.08 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 82.12 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 84.36 RCW; creating new sections; providing an effective date; and providing expiration dates.

AN ACT Relating to tax incentives for industrial facilities that use large amounts of electricity and that have curtailed production; adding a new chapter to Title 82 RCW; and declaring an emergency.

HB 2284 by Representatives Fisher, Hatfield, Mitchell and Haigh; by request of Department of Licensing

AN ACT Relating to disqualifying commercial drivers for grade crossing violations.

HB 2285 by Representatives Fisher, Hatfield, Mitchell and Haigh; by request of Department of Licensing

HB 2286 by Representatives Fisher, Hatfield, Mitchell and Haigh; by request of Department of Licensing

AN ACT Relating to correcting language regarding certificates of ownership for stolen vehicles.

HB 2287 by Representatives Cooper, O'Brien, Veloria, Fromhold, Reardon, Conway, McIntire, Simpson, Schual-Berke, Fisher, Tokuda, McDermott, Wood, Kirby, Edwards, Haigh, Kenney and Dickerson

AN ACT Relating to restrictions on public passenger transportation system agreements for services by private entities; amending RCW 35.84.060 and 39.33.050; adding a new section to chapter 36.56 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 36.57 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 36.57A RCW; and adding a new section to chapter 81.112 RCW.

HB 2288 by Representatives Fisher, Mitchell, Rockefeller, Wood and Esser; by request of Department of Transportation

AN ACT Relating to facilitating perpetual management of environmental mitigation sites.

HB 2289 by Representatives Linville and Schoesler; by request of Department of Agriculture

AN ACT Relating to regulating planting stock certification and nursery improvement programs.

HB 2290 by Representatives Linville and Schoesler; by request of Department of Agriculture

HB 2291 by Representatives Buck, Benson, Sump, Carrell, Talcott, Anderson, D. Schmidt and Dunn

AN ACT Relating to establishing an official date of receipt of child support payments.

AN ACT Relating to limiting admissibility of evidence relating to remedial measures taken to prevent future traffic accidents.

HB 2293 by Representatives Buck, Pearson, Schoesler, Benson, Sump, Delvin, Ahern, Ballasiotes, Mulliken, Campbell, Holmquist, Anderson, Alexander, Armstrong, Lisk, D. Schmidt, Mielke, Boldt, Edwards, Pflug and Esser

HB 2294 by Representatives Hatfield, Doumit, Kessler, Eickmeyer, Lantz, Rockefeller, Wood, Mielke, Boldt, Benson, Edwards, Upthegrove and Dunn

AN ACT Relating to allowing the department of natural resources to seek volunteers to maintain recreation sites.

HB 2296 by Representatives Eickmeyer, Lantz, Miloscia, Kessler, Rockefeller and Haigh

AN ACT Relating to demonstration projects to improve treatment and management and reduce recidivism rates of mentally ill offenders; creating new sections; and making an appropriation.

AN ACT Relating to defining person under the business corporation act, uniform limited partnership act, and limited liability company act; and amending RCW 23B.01.400, 25.10.010, and 25.15.005.

AN ACT Relating to updating creditor/debtor personal property exemptions; and amending RCW 6.15.010, 6.15.050, and 6.27.160.

AN ACT Relating to authorizing electronic notice and other communications under the Washington business corporation act; and amending RCW 23B.01.200, 23B.01.220, 23B.01.230, 23B.01.240, 23B.01.250, 23B.01.260, 23B.01.270, 23B.01.400, 23B.01.410, 23B.02.020, 23B.02.050, 23B.04.035, 23B.05.010, 23B.05.020, 23B.06.030, 23B.06.260, 23B.06.300, 23B.07.010, 23B.07.020, 23B.07.030, 23B.07.040, 23B.07.060, 23B.07.220, 23B.07.240, 23B.08.030, 23B.08.070, 23B.08.210, 23B.08.230, 23B.08.240, 23B.08.600, 23B.10.012, 23B.11.040, 23B.13.030, 23B.13.200, 23B.13.210, 23B.13.220, 23B.13.230, 23B.13.280, 23B.14.392, 23B.15.032, 23B.15.070, 23B.15.080, 23B.16.010, 23B.16.020, and 23B.16.200.

HB 2302 by Representatives Conway, Wood, Kenney and Edwards; by request of Employment Security Department

AN ACT Relating to application methods for unemployment insurance temporary total disability determinations; and amending RCW 50.06.030.

HB 2303 by Representatives Conway, Wood and Kenney; by request of Employment Security Department

AN ACT Relating to correcting rate class 16 in schedule B by amending RCW 50.29.025 and making no other changes; and amending RCW 50.29.025.

HB 2304 by Representatives Fisher, Jarrett, Kessler, Berkey, Sullivan, Dunshee, Lovick, Kenney, Lantz, Santos, Ruderman, Edwards, Murray, Rockefeller, Wood, O'Brien, Cooper, Haigh, Fromhold, Tokuda, Ogden, Romero, Cody, Darneille, Simpson, Linville, Upthegrove, Schual-Berke, Kagi and McIntire; by request of Governor Locke

AN ACT Relating to transportation; amending RCW 41.06.380, 47.80.030, 39.12.070, 39.12.080, 47.05.010, 47.05.030, 47.05.035, 47.06.130, 47.05.051, 35.84.060, 47.06.050, and 47.06.090; adding a new section to chapter 47.28 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 49.04 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 47.01 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 47.06 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 39.12 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 36.56 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 36.57A RCW; adding a new section to chapter 46.68 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 81.112 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 36.78 RCW; creating new sections; making an appropriation; and providing effective dates.

HB 2305 by Representatives Hatfield, Doumit, Kessler, Grant, Kirby, Edwards and Linville

AN ACT Relating to clarifying the application of shoreline master program guidelines and master programs to agricultural activities on agricultural lands; adding a new section to chapter 90.58 RCW; and declaring an emergency.

AN ACT Relating to the provision of labels stating state and federal motor vehicle fuel taxes to motor fuel retailers; and adding a new section to chapter 82.36 RCW.

HB 2307 by Representatives Doumit, Sump, H. Sommers, Sehlin, Kessler and Eickmeyer

AN ACT Relating to timber substitution; adding a new chapter to Title 79 RCW; creating a new section; prescribing penalties; and providing a contingent effective date.

HB 2308 by Representatives Linville, Schoesler, Anderson, Dunshee, Lovick, Lantz, Santos, Rockefeller, Berkey, Conway, Wood, Edwards, Cooper, Hunt, Fromhold, Dickerson, Cody, Simpson, Upthegrove, Kagi and McIntire

AN ACT Relating to recycling and waste reduction; amending RCW 39.04.133, 70.95.010, 70.95.030, and 43.19.1905; adding a new section to chapter 81.77 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 70.95 RCW; and creating new sections.

HB 2309 by Representatives Cody, Campbell, Schual-Berke, Darneille, Edwards and Kenney; by request of Department of Health

AN ACT Relating to the authority of the Washington state board of denturists; amending RCW 18.30.010, 18.30.020, 18.30.040, 18.30.050, 18.30.090, 18.30.100, and 18.30.140; adding a new section to chapter 18.30 RCW; and repealing RCW 18.30.080.

HB 2310 by Representatives Jackley, Sump, Doumit, Rockefeller and Eickmeyer; by request of Department of Natural Resources

AN ACT Relating to the highest responsible bidder for sales of valuable materials from state-owned aquatic lands; and amending RCW 79.90.215.

HB 2311 by Representatives Doumit, Sump, Jackley, Rockefeller, Kessler, Eickmeyer, Hatfield, Delvin, Buck, Linville, Upthegrove, Ericksen and Cairnes

AN ACT Relating to small forest landowners; amending RCW 76.13.110, 76.13.120, and 76.13.140; and adding a new section to chapter 76.09 RCW.

HB 2312 by Representatives Cody, Campbell, Schual-Berke and Edwards; by request of Department of Health

AN ACT Relating to department of health regulation of adult family homes; amending RCW 70.128.220 and 18.130.040; adding a new section to chapter 70.128 RCW; creating a new section; and repealing RCW 18.48.010, 18.48.020, 18.48.030, 18.48.050, and 18.48.060.

HB 2313 by Representatives Lantz, Anderson, Rockefeller, Kenney, Ogden, Upthegrove, Kagi, Dunn and Esser; by request of Secretary of State

AN ACT Relating to electronic filing and registration; amending RCW 19.09.020, 19.09.075, 19.09.279, 24.03.005, 24.03.145, 24.03.175, 24.03.183, 24.03.200, 24.03.245, 24.03.325, 24.03.330, 24.03.375, 25.15.020, 25.15.085, 25.15.095, 25.15.325, and 43.07.170; adding new sections to chapter 24.03 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 25.15 RCW; and creating a new section.

HB 2314 by Representatives Hurst, Kessler, Berkey, Sullivan, Dunshee, Lovick, Kenney, Edwards, Rockefeller, Conway, Lisk, Buck, D. Schmidt, Alexander, Kirby, Haigh, Fromhold, O'Brien and Esser; by request of Governor Locke and Attorney General

AN ACT Relating to criminal penalties for terrorism offenses; amending RCW 9A.82.090, 9A.82.100, 9A.82.120, 10.95.040, and 9A.04.080; reenacting and amending RCW 9A.82.010 and 9.94A.515; adding a new section to chapter 10.95 RCW; adding a new chapter to Title 9A RCW; prescribing penalties; and declaring an emergency.

AN ACT Relating to recreation therapy; and adding a new chapter to Title 18 RCW.

AN ACT Relating to county funding of state highway improvements; and amending RCW 36.75.035.

HB 2317 by Representatives Cooper and Benson; by request of Insurance Commissioner

AN ACT Relating to technical changes to Title 48 RCW; amending RCW 48.87.020, 48.87.040, 48.66.130, 48.07.040, and 48.43.055; and adding a new section to chapter 48.66 RCW.

HB 2318 by Representatives Cody, Campbell, Kenney and Edwards; by request of Insurance Commissioner

AN ACT Relating to the insurance commissioner's participation on the Washington health care facilities authority; and amending RCW 70.37.030.

HB 2319 by Representatives Buck, Jackley, Lisk, O'Brien, Barlean, Kessler, D. Schmidt, Ballasiotes, Morris, Benson, Anderson, Haigh and Esser

AN ACT Relating to emergency management; and amending RCW 38.52.010, 38.52.030, 38.52.040, 38.52.070, 38.52.080, 38.52.170, and 38.52.180.

HB 2320 by Representatives McDermott, D. Schmidt, Romero, McMorris, Santos, Miloscia, Kessler, Haigh and Edwards; by request of Public Disclosure Commission

AN ACT Relating to reporting contributions under the public disclosure act; and amending RCW 42.17.020 and 42.17.080.

HB 2321 by Representatives McDermott, D. Schmidt, Romero, Miloscia, Kessler, Mulliken, Benson, Alexander, Haigh, Holmquist and Edwards; by request of Public Disclosure Commission

AN ACT Relating to penalties for violation of the campaign finance and contribution limits, lobbying, political advertising, and public officials' financial affairs reporting subdivisions of the public disclosure act; amending RCW 42.17.390, 42.17.395, and 42.17.400; adding a new section to chapter 42.17 RCW; and prescribing penalties.

HB 2322 by Representatives Lantz, Kagi, Dickerson, Cox, Quall, Kessler, Kenney, Edwards, Fromhold and Conway

AN ACT Relating to nonparent visitation; amending RCW 26.09.240 and 26.10.160; adding a new section to chapter 26.10 RCW; creating a new section; and declaring an emergency.

AN ACT Relating to commercial fishers; amending RCW 77.65.280, 77.15.565, 77.15.620, 77.15.640, 36.71.090, and 69.07.100; adding new sections to chapter 77.65 RCW; creating a new section; prescribing penalties; and providing an effective date.

AN ACT Relating to protecting children and dependent persons; amending RCW 9A.42.010; adding a new section to chapter 9A.42 RCW; and prescribing penalties.

HB 2325 by Representatives Wood, Schoesler, Gombosky, Kessler, Linville, Kagi and Esser

AN ACT Relating to donated food; adding a new section to chapter 69.80 RCW; creating a new section; and providing an effective date.

HB 2326 by Representatives Linville, Romero, Lantz, Rockefeller, Cooper, Hunt, Simpson, Kagi and Ruderman

AN ACT Relating to the Washington climate and rural energy development center; adding a new chapter to Title 70 RCW; and providing an effective date.

HB 2327 by Representatives Linville, Romero, Lantz, Rockefeller, Wood, Cooper, Hunt, Tokuda, Simpson and Ruderman

AN ACT Relating to greenhouse gas mitigation; amending RCW 80.50.010, 80.50.020, and 80.50.040; adding a new section to chapter 80.50 RCW; and declaring an emergency.

AN ACT Relating to day-care facility location restrictions; amending RCW 35.63.185, 35A.63.215, and 36.70A.450; adding a new section to chapter 35.21 RCW; and adding a new section to chapter 36.70 RCW.

HB 2329 by Representatives Lantz, Cooper, Esser, Dunshee, Haigh, McDermott, Linville, Sehlin, Murray, Anderson, Jarrett, Pflug, Cairnes, Barlean, D. Schmidt, Morell and Rockefeller

AN ACT Relating to federal estate tax benefits for conservation easements; and amending RCW 11.98.070 and 11.96A.030.

HJM 4015 by Representatives Delvin, Hankins, Ogden, Fisher, Lisk and G. Chandler

Requesting increased borrowing authority for the Bonneville Power Administration.

HJM 4017 by Representatives Haigh, Conway, Talcott, D. Schmidt, Carrell and Simpson

There being no objection, Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 8422 was read the first time, the rules were suspended and the concurrent resolution was placed on the Second Reading calendar.

Notifying the Governor that the legislature is organized and ready to conduct business.